Race-cation is a Gen Z trend: TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca 2025 sold out
- 8/20/2025
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The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca is sold
out – exactly two months before the start on 19 October. All 8,500 starting
places for the three distances (10 km, half marathon and marathon) are gone. A
total of over twenty thousand spectators are expected along the route around
the island's capital.
For the first time in the history of the marathon –
which was founded by TUI over 20 years ago – all distances are fully booked
well in advance of race day. The 1,500 starting places for the marathon were
the first to go, followed by 4,700 participants in the half marathon and 2,300
runners in the 10-kilometre race.
The participant profile has also changed: for the
first time, the largest age group is Generation Z – 25–29 years old – a
significant shift from the previous average of 40–45 years. The TUI Palma
Marathon Mallorca also remains the leader in terms of female participation:
almost every second participant is female, and in the 10-kilometre run, the
figure is as high as 54%. The majority of participants travel from over 70
countries around the world. Most participants come from Germany (39%), followed
by the United Kingdom (21%). In addition, around 1,000 TUI colleagues from all
over the world are expected in Palma to celebrate the famous red smile
together.
For its 21st anniversary, the TUI Palma Marathon
Mallorca is not only the largest running event in the Balearic Islands, but
also a celebration for the whole city. Runners, groups of friends and families
enjoy Palma at its best – with culture, history and a lively atmosphere that
extends far beyond the finish line. The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca has long
been considered one of the most iconic marathons in the world by running
experts.
The TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca is being organised in
its 21st year by Kumulus, with TUI as title sponsor and founder of the
marathon. The event is supported by the Palma government, the Balearic
Government's Sustainable Tourism Tax Fund, the Fundació Mallorca Turisme and
partners such as Proa Group, Zafiro Hotels, 361º, Fornes Logistics and Ports de
Balears.
Race-cations remain on trend: more TUI
marathons now available to book
The demand for running events in holiday destinations
continues to rise, with the number of participants in the three TUI marathons
around the Mediterranean growing by more than 20% per year.
If you're keen to run a marathon in a sunny
Mediterranean holiday destination, you should snap up tickets for the next TUI
marathons now: The TUI Cyprus Marathon will take place on 7 and 8 March 2026,
and the TUI Rhodes Marathon on 26 April 2026. Tickets and matching holidays are
available at all travel agencies (tickets via TUI Musement), in the TUI app and
on the TUI website.
